Faith Calendar

"Alpha Course," 10-week introduction to the Christian faith using video presentations and small-group discussions, 6:30 p.m., with meal at 5:45 p.m., St. George’s Episcopal Church, 511 Main St.; Pearl Harbor. 422-7888.

Meditation Circle, the meaning of meditation and its importance, 6:30-8 p.m., Hono-

lulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Honolulu; $5 donation suggested. 952-0880.

Good News Club for Home Schoolers ages 4-12, spiritual training and socialization, 8:30 a.m. every Thursday, Kane‘ohe Congregational Church, 45-114 Waikapoki Road, Kane‘ohe.

Divorce Care, seminar/support group for divorcing people, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1822 Ke‘eaumoku St., Makiki; child care available; reservations required; workbook $10; scholarships available. 532-1111.

Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism, weekly class with Lama Rinchen, 7:30 p.m. Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 26 Gartley Place, Nu‘uanu; free. 595-8989.

FRIDAY

Mental Health Symposium, speakers, panel discussions on depression, suicide risk, the homeless, coping within the family, 7-9:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Tenney Theatre, Queen Emma Square, downtown Honolulu; free. 524-2822.

UPCOMING

"Awakening Your Own Inner Shaman," two-day workshop by Patricia White Buffalo that will teach participants to access their own healing powers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 24-25, 53-086 Halai Road, Hau‘ula (former Tibetan Buddhist retreat), $290; send $50 deposit to Lori Wong, 1944 Wilhelmina Rise, Honolulu, HI 96816 (make check payable to Patricia White Buffalo); lodging, including breakfast, $50/one night, $75/two nights. 734-3596.

"Women of the Islands," conference scheduled by Women’s Aglow International and Lydia Fellowship International, March 22-24, Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona; speakers, Joy Dawson and Gail Kamakahi; lu‘au with special guest, Miss Hawai‘i; for early registration special, call Donna, (808) 981-5042, or Marie, 808-322-2571; hotel reservations, (808) 329-3111 (be sure to mention the conference).

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